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[theme music playing]

MY ROYAL NEMESIS

I look forward to working with you,
Ms. Shin Seo-ri.

[gentle piano music]

Done.

It's a deal.

- [sighs]
- Mm.

[Jae-han] Mr. Cha!

Ugh. Now what's going on?

What's going on is that I'm buying
your agency for close to nothing.

[gasps]

Mr. Son, perfect timing.
I'm sure you can take care of this.

I just made
this lady an offer she can't refuse.

Mr. Cha, do you mean that…

Yes, absolutely.

It's exactly the kind
of acquisition you think it is.

Mr. Son, take care of her, please.

This way, please.

[Se-gye] Ms. Shin,
you'll be going this way.

Where? This way?

This way.

With me.

[upbeat pop music playing]

Why does he keep smiling at me that way?
Men shouldn't smile so easily.

EPISODE 4
BEYOND UNDERSTANDING

[fridge closes]

[sighs]

I can't stand to see your face so red.
Do something about it.

No, I didn't mean for you to drink it.

Ah…

Cha Se-gye, I want you to speak
to me honestly. What trick is this?

What do you mean?
Now what's wrong with you?

From what I understand,
this contract affair

is not an easy thing for one to obtain.
I am perceptive, you know.

You're perceptive.
However, you're not very grateful.

You should be bowing
and showing me gratitude,

but you're raising your voice
with your head held high.

Bow to you with gratitude?
Not a chance!

I have never lowered my head to anyone
for anything in my entire existence.

[sighs, tuts]

And this is why you're still an unknown
struggling actress, so listen carefully.

I'll say this only once.

The first rule of investing is
buy when it's down, sell when it's up.

I'm buying you at your lowest price
since your contract is ending.

Then I'll sell you
once your worth increases.

Sell me? Do you mean to trade me
like merchandise?

I'm not going to trade you.
I'll just invest in you.

Invest?

[uplifting music playing]

So what you are saying, in other words,

is that you are going
to bet big on my future value.

That's one way of putting it.

You should have said that from the start
instead of hemming and hawing.

I understand now
why you are so difficult and stubborn.

You sit here with the sun blocked
and it makes you bitter and twisted.

Do you see how exhilarating and beautiful
this open view is?

Don't do that.
Do you want someone to see us?

[dramatic music playing]

[gulps]

There is nothing as precious as the sun.

Your character is difficult
because you no longer feel it.

Some people don't have windows
and must face a wall each day.

- You don't appreciate it.
- [scoffs] Your place doesn't have windows?

Yes, it does. But the window is useless.

Enough about windows and walls.

Our business here is done,
so you may leave.

I was already leaving.

[tuts]

[door opens, closes]

He is as fickle as a boiling pot
of porridge on a winter's day.

First he wants me to go with him,

then he rudely dismisses me
when he's done. [huffs]

Oh.

How is it that my face is so swollen?

[sighs]

I can't stand to see your face so red.
Do something about it.

[playful music playing]

That's why he gave me this.

To apply on my face, not to drink.

[laughs] I was right, Cha Se-gye
is far too soft-hearted for his sake.

[Se-gye] Why did I do that?

That was a reckless move
and not even part of my plan.

Did that weird dream break me
or mess up my drive?

[Jeong-hyeon] A workaholic like you
would never break free from his routine.

Not unless something had changed,
like you were falling in love.

What do you mean, with that insane lady?
Not unless I've suddenly gone blind.

- [Jae-han] Have you gone blind?
- Jeez.

- Should I get you some eye drops?
- Why are you here?

How long have you been here?

I've been standing here
ever since Ms. Shin left the room.

Are you part ninja? How could you stand
there without making any breathing sounds?

I mastered this skill because you told me
I was making too much noise.

It's called zero gravity breathing.

Tell me.

- How much of it did you hear?
- "Did that weird dream break me?"

"You mean with that insane lady?
Not unless I've suddenly gone blind."

Alright, that's enough.
What you overheard is misleading.

You can't judge this on what you heard.
You have to read between the lines.

I'm not some humanitarian or a person
who allows empathy

or pity to influence any
of my business decisions, so--

Oh. I'm aware of your predisposition
towards indifference.

Last year, when you made me work late
with no regard whatsoever

for my two broken legs
after that epic rear-end collision,

- I realized this guy has no humanity.
- Thank you. You can go now.

[comical music playing]

[sighs]

[door closes]

To behave like a sad puppy caught
in the rain,

simply because I was
slapped in the face. [tuts]

What a fool I am. [chuckles]

[puppy squeaks]

[panting]

Get out of here! Go!

- Go! Go!
- [barks]

Go see your owner! Go!

[snorts]

Judging by your appearance,
you must be homeless.

- [barks]
- I too am homeless.

- So you should not latch onto me.
- [puppy barks]

[playful music playing]

[sighs]

- [whines]
- Hey, dog.

Why do you follow me?

I do not like you. Go away.

[huffs]

Go over there.

I did not want for you to bring it back.

[sighs] Do not latch onto me, dog.

[Seo-ri] There is no windfall luck
in my stars.

I will admit that I am talented
and fairly beautiful,

but this situation
does seem too good to be true.

That's true. When something falls
into your lap like this,

it is bound to go wrong at some point.
He says I am an investment.

But that scoundrel would not
be so overly generous with me

unless there was something he wanted.

Is that all you do all day,
watch TV dramas?

If you had the same drive to find a job,
you'd probably have one now.

Why are you nagging me
when even my own mom doesn't?

All job seekers need
some breathing room, you know.

The thing is, I've never
once seen you study here, not once.

So what are you, a fan of the actress
Yoon Ji-hyo or something like that?

- [woman] Are you a fan of Yoon Ji-hyo's?
- Fan?

You're looking at her so intently,
I thought you were a fan.

You wish her success
and pay tribute to her.

All celebrities make a living thanks
to their fans' love.

[Seo-ri] So that is what he is.
He is my fan!

And the hanwoo must have been his tribute!

[laughs]

Sir, are these fans
like a spirit guardian?

Do they constantly fear for your life
and worry about you for no reason?

Do they wish for your success
and always take your side?

A spirit guardian? Yeah, I guess
you could say they're like that.

So then, what should one do
to be nice to a fan?

Why would you want to do anything?
A fan's already grateful you exist.

So they treat you well and expect nothing?

No, that's not true.
I heard somewhere that these days,

stars are now paying reverse tribute
to their fans.

- Reverse?
- Reverse tribute.

Reverse tribute.

I guess my Ji-hyo sometimes
gives her fans luxury goods

and even handwritten letters. Cool, right?

Luxury goods.

Handwritten letters.

Hey, what other kinds
of reverse tribute are acceptable?

Our company has decided to use the launch
of Dynaestie to acquire

the talent agency Shin Seo-ri is part of.

Since the results
of the internal anonymous vote

reflect our employees' positive response

to Shin Seo-ri's image,
I have no major objection.

However, funding is going to be a concern,

especially since the Kaiserman issue
hasn't yet been resolved.

Don't worry about that.
I'm sure I'll figure something out.

What a surprise to see you crawling up
to my fishing spot.

Crawling? That's a harsh thing
to say to your only grandson.

For you to have come here on your own

without being summoned can only
mean you have an ulterior motive.

Okay, then I'll be straight with you.

Can you
give me a loan against my trust fund?

[sighs] You ask as if you're picking up
a bag you left with someone.

You think money is that easy to come by?

If it were that easy,
I wouldn't be here groveling.

- I hesitated before coming here, you know.
- Really?

Because I heard from Mr. Choi that you
also borrowed money from Mun-do.

So I guess available cash is necessary
when you're running a business.

True, but there's nothing quite like
asking your grandfather for money.

It won't be free, you punk. I don't do
business at a loss, even with family.

Come on. Now,
what are you going to ask for?

I'll buy you a fancy dinner if you want.

You think I'll fold
because of some stupid dinner?

No way. No, I have to be somewhere.

JINMI JANGSUGOL PORK BACKBONE STEW

[Dal-su] Wow, it's really packed.

[host] Cha, we're full.
You have to wait outside.

Come on, can't you do something
for a regular client?

I've been eating your food ever
since you opened forty years ago.

Whether you're a regular
or some important chairman,

we only have one rule and here it is.
You wait your turn to eat.

Now get out of here!

Wow, you're really
one cold-hearted old hag.

Listen, I'm in a bit of a hurry today. Eh…

What if I sat with someone,
like that young lady over there?

[groovy music playing]

[host] You really think a youngster's
gonna wanna share a table with you?

Well, let me ask.

Excuse me, young lady,
there are no tables available.

Would you mind sharing your table with me?

I am almost done, so you can just wait.

Listen, I'm kind of in a hurry, miss.
Could you do it as a favor for me?

Then you should have
come here earlier to eat.

It's not as if you reserved this table.

Tell you what, I'll buy your meal,
but you let me sit with you.

What do you say?

Done. It's a deal.

- [chuckles]
- Mm.

[Seo-ri] Do you see how exhilarating
and beautiful this open view is?

Some people don't have windows
and must face a wall each day.

You don't appreciate it.

Mr. Son, are there really homes
without windows these days?

I mean, can you get a building permit
if some rooms don't have windows?

An illegal building could still have those
or a boarding house

- with very small rooms.
- That's unbelievable.

So then it's possible to rent a place
where you see a wall from your window?

If it's a boarding house where windows
and bathrooms, kitchens and so on,

are all optional features, then yes,
those cheap rooms won't have them.

Hmm.

Why the sudden interest in this?

No reason. I just saw a news segment
as I was walking by earlier.

Oh, okay.

[exhales]

[sighs] So tell me, how come a young lady
like you is eating all by herself?

I prefer being alone. No one to upset me.

[laughs] I can relate to that.

[Seo-ri] Wait.

[Korean folk music playing]

Judging from his glabella,
he is small-minded and cranky,

but he has a prosperous nose,
which represents a full treasure house

and means he is blessed
with the good fortune

of always having plenty of money and food.

His face is typical of a very rich man.
In that case…

Tavern mistress, could you bring me
a seafood pancake, please?

[host] Yeah.

Why are you adding a seafood pancake?

I have just realized that we are
in the hour of the rooster.

It's the busiest time of day
when people come to eat dinner.

There's always a wait wherever you go,
but since you found a table easily,

I wanted to add a pancake
to evenly balance our deal.

- That is only fair.
- [chuckles]

I feel like I'm
being extorted voluntarily,

but that's fine.

I will let you have half, so don't worry.

- Oh yes, another item before I forget.
- Now what?

[sprightly guitar playing]

What are you planning
to do with those leftover bones?

Hmm. I have good use for them.

[chuckles] I'm often told
I drive a hard bargain.

However, you're ruthless
as well, young lady.

I'm sure you'll never starve to death.

- Yes, I hear that quite often.
- Hmm.

I have eaten my fill for today, thank you.
And please, take care.

[chuckles] She negotiated free food,
free bones.

She definitely
got her money's worth today. [laughs]

Hey, doggie, doggie, I have bones for you.
Come here and get your dinner.

Strange, where on earth
can this dog be hiding at this hour?

Has someone taken it home?
[sighs] Fine, never mind.

What do I care anyway?
I'm hardly able to scrape by myself.

[mysterious music playing]

[metal clanking]

[bottle clattering]

- [dog squeaks]
- [Seo-ri] Huh.

[laughs] So you were hiding?

No, please go away, you filthy dog.

You really have a strong sense of smell.
How on earth did you find me?

[barks]

[laughs]

[playful music playing]

I threw this to get rid of you.

Not for you
to just bring this right back to me.

- You silly, silly dog.
- [snorts]

No, don't. Don't do that.
Things like that are not for eating.

Wait. Are you hungry?

You nasty little dog or cat or whatever.

Wait till I catch you.
I'll beat the hell out of you.

You need to wait here.
I will get you something to eat.

[Pil-gyu] Ugh, I really hate my life.

Oh, jeez.

Look at this. Oh, seriously.

Huh. Hey, Unit 203, you're back late.
Where have you been?

Uh, I was out on a walk.
Is something wrong?

What is it?

You put the boarding house phone number
on your resume, didn't you?

I got a call from the police
and it turned into a huge scene.

Why the police?

Why the police?

- What did they want?
- [Jae-han] The assistant director

at the Home Shopping Network
filed a complaint for assault against you.

Our legal department is handling,
but I wanted you to know.

Okay. That's fine. I'm sure
you guys know what to do.

I bet he's trying to make a quick buck

by producing some half-assed
medical certificate.

But I don't want any rumors flying around,
so pay him double and shut him up.

[Jae-han] Of course, sir.
And I'll make sure to separate this

- from Ms. Shin's complaint, just in case.
- Shin Seo-ri?

What's she got to do with this?

[officer] Okay, hey, that's enough.
Everyone calm down.

So let me recap. You, ma'am,
grabbed this gentleman by the arm,

causing him injury, as we can see.

And then you, sir,
didn't pay the wages you owed her.

So we have a wage theft versus an assault,

and you want to file complaints
against each other, right?

What are you talking about?
I have nothing to do with her wages,

- but she did assault me.
- Ha!

All this just because I took hold
of your wrist one time?

If I pushed you, you'd be
on the floor pretending to die.

- [scoffs]
- Even a dog would laugh.

What? I'm gonna be fired
from my job because of you.

I want her to pay damages for emotional
distress along with my medical bills.

[Se-gye] You've already been compensated.

I just talked to my legal department,
and they said they already paid you twice

the usual settlement fee
for a six-week injury.

- Don't you think that's enough?
- And who are you?

Oh.

[dragging chair]

I'm the former suspect who assaulted
that man together

with this woman the other day.

I settled with him
and the complaint was withdrawn.

So you got out of this situation

by using your money,
while I was left to fight alone?

That's why the more money you have,
the better life is.

You should try
to turn yours around while you can.

Although I'm not
sure you'll ever reach my level.

- Huh!
- Hey, you should really stay out of this.

Please proceed as we discussed.
We're both busy people aren't we, officer?

- Yes. Please proceed, officer.
- [officer] Huh?

- And file this complaint as well.
- [officer] Wait, what?

[Se-gye] We're filing
a cross-complaint against you

for breach of standard labor contract.

You're in charge of background actors
and Shin Seo-ri

has suffered health damage,
just like you suffered with your arm.

Isn't that right, Ms. Shin?

[rhythmic drums playing]

We have proof of her vomiting live
and disciplinary actions will be taken.

Plus, there's the issue
of her unpaid wages.

Maybe I'll file a complaint
against the network.

[producer] What? Why would you
blow things out of proportion like that?

This is a private affair
between two people.

But in my opinion,
the Home Shopping Network is at fault.

How about we file a joint complaint
against them? What do you think?

I have a lot of experience
with complaints and how to win them.

[scoffs]

- [giggles]
- [chuckles]

[grunts]

[chuckles]

- Cha Se-gye!
- [siren wailing]

Did you rush over here
because you were concerned about me?

No, that's not it. I didn't come here
because I was concerned.

As the new owner of your talent agency,

it's in my best interest
to protect my people.

I also happen
to live just around the corner.

So you live just around the corner?

Ah!

So we are neighbors. We're closer
than distant relatives, correct? [laughs]

We're not at all neighbors.

Do you know what the land value difference
is between our neighborhoods?

No need to feign disinterest.
I know how you feel.

You came because you were concerned
and you missed me.

You keep saying I'm concerned about you.

Is misunderstanding people one
of your hobbies?

Yes, that is correct.

I was fooled by your disinterest
and misinterpreted your true feelings.

I will forgive you for that.

[laughs]

- [playful music playing]
- [huffs]

So what's up with the dog?

- I met it around the neighborhood.
- You can't keep it.

Not in that windowless apartment
you live in.

- What concern is it of yours?
- You should just worry about yourself.

So unless you intend to keep that dog
for life, you shouldn't have picked it up.

You're right. What do I care?
It's your business after all, Shin Seo-ri.

Before I finalize your contract,
let's agree on a few rules.

Very well.

From now on, we'll keep separate
all personal and business matters.

Whether it's because
of our social class or status,

we have no reason to keep
getting involved with each other.

Alright, that is fine with me.

However, it will be an issue for you.

I know you will be desperate
to see me in a personal context.

Will you be strong enough?

[giggles]

Seriously, this conversation
got super weird real fast.

What kind of delusional thinking
goes on in your head

to make you think I'd miss
a woman like you?

I have a solution.

You said you were worried about my keeping
this dog in a windowless room,

and I wish to pay you reverse
tribute for your time.

So my solution is to trade.

Reverse what?

A trade? What on earth
are you talking about?

Does that man you call Hyung come
by your dwelling often?

What Hyung?

Choi Mun-Do?
Why would that guy come to my place?

[siren wailing]

[producer] You know, she came
in without a care in the world.

She even brought her dog with her.
So I was explaining the whole situation

to the police and telling them
I was gonna sue her

for emotional distress as well as damages,
when just as you thought,

Cha Se-gye appeared and withdrew
everything against Shin Seo-ri.

[Mun-do] Biojei Entertainment? [laughs]

Cha is signing
the unknown actress, Shin Seo-ri,

and is also buying
the talent agency she's a part of.

A trip to the police station late at night
and the acquisition of a talent agency?

How interesting. He's showing us all
of his weaknesses to exploit.

[Seo-ri] So you are family,

but you and he are not close
enough to visit each other's homes.

He?

Why do you keep asking about Choi Mun-do?

What is it? Is he your type
of guy or what?

Type?

Well, he might look like a nice guy,

but don't be fooled
by his appearance, okay?

He's a total two-faced hypocrite

who'll stab you in the back,
all while innocently smiling at you.

[mysterious music playing]

[announcer] A true hit!

[gasping] His Royal Highness was surely
born with the natural talent for archery.

His arrows never miss. [chuckles]

[lady] Oh, there's a pheasant! I see!

[arrow thuds]

A true hit!

Did His Royal Highness kill the pheasant?

Do you think that's all he's killed?

He also hunts all the wild animals
that roam near the rear garden.

Wild animals?

[gasps]

[gasping]

- Go away!
- [growls]

Go! Run far away from the palace!

[barks]

- [dog barks]
- Go!

Never come near here again! Go!

- [stone thuds]
- [dog whimpers]

[gentle piano playing]

[sobs]

[whimpers]

[sobs]

Acting pompously or being pretentious
doesn't give you any kind

of authority over anything, you know?

Being authentic and having true charisma…

is something that originates
from your ability.

Understood. Given how you talk
about him with such disdain,

it suggests that you're not on good terms.

So it's unlikely he will be at your home,
and that is very good.

Cha Se-gye, I give this dog
as my reverse tribute to you.

I don't have money
to buy you luxury goods at present,

nor do I have a handwritten letter,
so I'll give you this dog instead.

Think of him as a substitute for me
and make sure to take good care.

Are you insane?
Why would I take care of it?

Because you were correct.

It'll be more comfortable
in your dwelling rather than in mine.

Here you go. I will leave him
in your care, Cha Se-gye.

[chuckles]

Wait! Wait, Shin Seo-ri!

I can't! I'm allergic to dogs!

Would you stop wagging your tail?
It makes your fur fly everywhere.

When was your last bath?

You smell, too.

- [snorts]
- Stop making so much noise.

- [barks]
- Quiet. Quiet.

[barks]

[snorts]

It doesn't matter.
Tomorrow, you're out of here.

I've got fur everywhere.

This is driving me crazy. I'm so itchy.

That crazy woman is seriously…

I think I should just throw it out now.

What? You threw that poor dog outside?

Your wickedness will kill
the grass you sit on.

A posthumous execution
wouldn't be enough for you!

May you die a painful death from decay!

- [sobs]
- [gasps]

[growls]

Damn this. Just the thought of it
is enough to make me feel that.

If I threw it back on the street,
I'm sure I'd pay for it.

I have to find a legal way
to get rid of it. [sniffles]

[sneezes]

[peaceful piano playing]

It must be hard to live alone.
This is a gift for you, Mr. Son. Take it.

Wow, that's very nice of you,
but your gift is pretty dirty.

If not a gift, then a task.
Get rid of it however you want.

Why did you take a dog home
if you're allergic to the fur?

It obviously got lost or ran away.

I didn't want it.
Someone forced me to take it.

You're not the kind of person who takes
something they don't want.

- So who forced you?
- That's unimportant right now.

Either way, get rid of this dog today.

Or keep it if you want.

I'm sorry, but I can't take it either.

My Min-ji is very difficult
to get along with.

[comical music playing]

Min-ji? Is that your girlfriend's name?

My cat's name is Miss Min-ji,
but you wouldn't know that,

because you don't care about anyone else
but you. I've had her for ten years.

Then post it for adoption.
Pets are very much in fashion these days.

Mm. That would be difficult.

It looks like a mixed breed
and it's an adult.

So what do you want me to do about it?

I can't continue living with it.

Oh, you poor thing. Of all people,
you had to go home with him.

[knives sharpening]

[Bu-seon] I organized this lunch
so we could all clear the air,

start fresh, and move forward.

[Seo-ri] But there's nothing here to eat.
The plates are practically bare.

This is no way to treat your guests.

[tutting]

Tch.

[blissful piano playing]

What is this?

It's the ultimate delicacy of land and sea

where the vitality of freshly
caught seafood meets the energy

of Jirisan in such harmony! [gasps]

DIVINE FLAVORS

My Seo-ri is quite the mukbang expert.

You would really do well
on a mukbang reality TV show.

Since when does she call her "my Seo-ri"?

By the way, Director Kim called yesterday
and said he added you

to season two of Kingdom of Women.

They said they needed a new face
for the new season,

so I made sure
they found you a role. [chuckles]

Ms. Hong, how could you decide something
like that without talking to me first?

Why would I need to talk to you
about a supporting role anyway? [laughs]

Are you going to finish your dish?

That yellow food is the best thing
they brought.

Sure, go on.

Then I shall not refuse. [laughs] Mm!

Oh, you seem to be really
enjoying your meal there.

[slurps]

[theme music playing on TV]

Quality is definitely
more important than quantity.

I must work harder
so I may enjoy the finer foods.

[cell buzzing]

NEW MESSAGE

Hmm.

[Bu-seon] Binge watch all of season one
before meeting with the director.

And while you're at it,
analyze the trends of the latest hits.

You must be out of touch after being
out of the game for so long.

I'm only just starting,
so I was never in touch.

But it's true that a picture is
worth a thousand words.

Hey, be quiet, will ya? You're talking
over my Ji-hyo, so just keep it down.

I've yet to see you move from that spot.
Do you find that enjoyable?

There's nothing like a TV drama
to escape reality.

Your reality isn't that great, so you
might as well binge watch this.

I saw the other day that her portrayal
of the queen was vulgar.

Oh yeah,
and what do you know about acting?

[mischievous laughter]

[yells]

Unit 203?

[mysterious music playing]

I did not know that what you call "binge
watch" was so injurious to your health.

It takes over your life to the point
where you do not eat or drink.

…PALACE INTRIGUES
ASSASSINATIONS…

[Gwang-nam] Why did you
have to go so overboard?

I was told to binge watch and also
to "analyze the trends," I think it was.

Are there no more?

Why not?

SANDGLASS

I thought if I married you, you would
like me. What else do I have to do?

This poor guy
really does not understand women.

Even those who came to him ran away.

Impotent? How can I be impotent?

- Impotent.
- Why would you say that?

[dramatically] Impotent. Impotent!

How can I be impotent? No!
How can I be impotent?

Why is he sad about being impotent?

Eunuchs live lives of power and luxury
even though they could not fornicate.

[scoffs]

[actress] Do you mean you went back
and forth between the queen's

and the concubines' quarters,
scheming to sow discord?

[theme music playing on TV]

[laughing]

Hearing a good beating for the first time
in so long is a treat for the ears!

[laughs] Yes, that's it!

That's what she finds funny?

Yes, that's it! [laughs]
How funny! Oh, that's great!

Seeing as that difficult man has taken
on the dog for me,

I should take this opportunity
to show gratitude. [chuckles]

Hmm. Unit 203, you really know
your Chinese characters.

I have a fair talent
for composing poems in Chinese.

Uh, uh, Sun… Uh…

Who are you gonna give this to?

Since I do not have the means
to buy luxury goods,

I want to pay reverse tribute to my fan
with this handwritten letter.

Fan? You said you were
an unknown actress, but you have a fan?

Of course I do. Se-gye is the only one
who really cares about me. [giggles]

[sprightly music playing]

[chuckles]

Now that the contract is signed,
and once you get the purchase balance

and Ms. Shin Seo-ri's signing bonus,

you will officially
be a subsidiary of Biojei.

We'll need to move quickly.

My marketing department will send you
the ad drafts within a week,

so give us
your feedback as soon as possible.

[Bu-seon] Sure, will do. [chuckles]

Mr. Cha, could we take
a commemorative photo today?

- You want a photo?
- [Bu-seon] Yes.

Okay, then say "kimchi." One, two, three.

[camera clicks]

- Thank you very much.
- [Bu-seon laughs]

Thank you. We know
how busy you are. [laughs]

[coughs]

What is it, Shin Seo-ri?

[chuckles]

You recognize me
by the sound of my footsteps?

[chuckles] You're quite obsessed
with me, don't you agree?

What is it? What do you want now?

[sneezes]

You have been sniffling
throughout the meeting.

Have you caught a cold
that not even a dog would catch?

Yes, I'll admit I've been walking around
with a runny nose for a week,

- thanks to someone.
- Yes, I know. I owe you a lot,

so I wanted to take this opportunity
to express my gratitude.

Here. This is for you.

- What is it? Your grocery list?
- It's a note.

No, it's a handwritten letter.

- A letter?
- Yes.

For me?

[soothing guitar playing]

It is a letter
that expresses my gratitude.

Be sure to read it alone at night,
just before you go to sleep.

[giggles]

She used an archaic term for "letter"
and she wrote it in Chinese characters.

[exhales] "I do…"

What is this, some kind of joke? Ugh.

[gentle piano playing]

I do hope you rest well through the night.

Warm feelings bloom as I stand
before your sunlit window.

If my scent lingers within your memory
as I appear in your dream,

the green grass before your door
shall dance with butterflies.

What the heck is this thing?

[chuckles]

It sounds like some kind of love letter.

[chuckles]

Hey, don't touch! Bad dog!

Did you do this because you're a stray dog
and every time something falls,

you run after it?

- Idiot! You'll get sick if you eat trash!
- [dog whines]

Ugh, that's gross.

[gentle piano playing]

[laughs]

"My," uh…

MY AMAZING FAN

"Awesome…"

"Awesome pal"?

[Seo-ri] My… awe… some…

fan.

[Se-gye] "Awesome pal."

She has a crush on me.

[energetic music playing]

[Pil-gyu] Look, the view up here is great.

Now that you have a job that pays well,

why on earth would you want to stay
in a room that has no windows, right?

You already gave us your deposit,
the rent's the same,

and on top of it, you'll get
the whole floor to yourself!

Exactly. Are you sure you want to do this?

- It's too good a deal.
- [Pil-gyu] I know, it's a steal.

Well, I do appreciate this view.
This place is very nice.

There's even a yard to run around in.

Since I have a new home, I will do
a ritual for the first time in a while.

[laughs]

The first draft of the Dynaestie ad has
gotten positive feedback from the agency.

Once we revise the small details
and send it back,

we'll get a mock-up
by the end of the month.

Okay.

- Mr. Son.
- Hmm?

I was wondering, have you
ever gotten a love letter?

A love letter?

Well, I've gotten many
breakup letters, but…

Oh, yeah, in fact, I did get a note once.

- I was in preschool back then.
- I don't really think that counts as one.

I'm talking about a handwritten letter.

- [comical music playing]
- Why do you ask?

Did someone confess their love
for you, sir?

No, not at all.

Um… I never said
someone confessed their love.

- I was curious.
- Why are you curious?

I need to know the reason
so I can answer you correctly.

No reason.

I was just wondering what motivates
someone to write a love letter.

People don't need motivation
to express their feelings.

Feelings?

Not everyone who lives in this world
has some kind of ulterior motive

or desire to conspire
against everyone they meet.

You need to know that there's more
humanity out there than you realize.

Do you think I conspire against everyone
or have ulterior motives?

[grunts] Come on.

How long will I still have
to do such menial work?

Look at all these calluses I have now.

These beautiful hands
were the hallmark of wealth.

Maybe I should start taking care of them.

[grunting]

[uplifting piano playing]

Okay.

This will please him.
Now I can house the dog here.

SHRINE OF DOG

[laughs]

[Pil-gyu] Hey, Unit 203-- Roof unit!

How come you're not
answering your phone, huh?

- Why? What is that?
- [Pil-gyu grunts] Well,

I guess your grandma was busy this week,
because she sent this through the mail.

I brought it all the way up here
so the food wouldn't go bad. [chuckles]

SENDER: NAM OK-SUN

[cell buzzing]

[groans]

[Bu-seon] Hello, Seo-ri?
You got the storyboard, right?

The concept is avant-garde in the Gen Z
style that's trending these days.

It's kitschy and nicely done.
Cha has a good eye.

We'll have the schedule soon,
so start taking better care of your skin.

There are a lot
of good treatments these days

and all sorts of whitening
injections you can get done.

I don't need any kind of whitening.
I was born with perfect porcelain skin.

Attack this with the same tenacity
you used with me.

I also scheduled an interview
with Ask Jane.

So prepare some over-the-top
tear-jerking stories

about how hard it's been
for an unknown actress, okay?

[playful music playing]

[exhales] I have no idea what this girl
has had to go through.

Hmm.

[sneezes]

Mr. Cha, you've been
sneezing a great deal lately.

- Have you taken anything for it?
- No need for something this minor.

[sniffles] All you have
to do is take care of it quickly.

Mr. Cha, I took care of it already.

[comical music playing]

[Jae-han] I posted him on an online forum,

and the dog's owner
contacted me right away.

That's good to hear.

Ms. Kim will have met the dog's owner
and returned him by now.

Tonight, you'll be able to sleep soundly.

That fast?

The sooner we get rid of it,
the sooner you'll stop suffering.

I've had professional cleaners scrub
your place and get rid of everything.

- You don't have to worry.
- How very thoughtful of you.

[laughs] You can count on me.

[sighs] She's gonna miss him.

Well, yes, of course.

Hello, Mr. Chairman. [laughs] And welcome!

I appreciate your hard work.
Thank you for everything. [chuckles]

Hello. Thank you, everyone.

[Ju-ran] Wow. Did Father really
come here with him?

- I guess he is losing his marbles.
- Old age always gets you in the end.

Even after everything he's done, he still
brings him just because he's family.

Ju-mi, please be more discreet.
There are ears everywhere.

So you're still
not feeling the pressure, are you?

How can you be so stoic
when you see what's happening here?

Don't even try.
When have you ever seen Mun-do get upset?

What's there to get upset
about if Uncle is glad he's here?

[chuckles]

Wow, he's getting good.
I can't read him anymore.

I can't tell
if he's okay with this or not.

We will now break ground
for the Chail Songjin Resort.

One, two, three!

CHAIL E&C, SONGJIN CITY…

[applause]

[cheering]

Everyone, please give
a big round of applause

and wish the Songjin City
and Chail Resort a bright future.

[Mun-do] Thank you
for your constant support.

[man] Yes, absolutely.

- [laughs]
- Thank you.

Once construction is complete, we'll be
sure to invite you again.

- Thank you for being here.
- [man] Yes, indeed.

Does that man you call Hyung come
by your dwelling often?

[Mun-do] Thank you.
We'll take good care of you.

[laughter]

[Mun-do] Yes, thank you so much. [laughs]

[man] We really have high hopes for this.

[clears throat]

[chuckles]

So are you really dating
wannabe celebrities?

I have connections to the top celebrities
in the country.

Why should I choose a wannabe?

Why should I choose a wannabe?

Be sure to stay irreproachable.

You wouldn't want to ruin
your perfect reputation.

Se-gye, don't stick your nose
in my business,

just keep looking handsome.

After all, the only thing you have
going for you is that pretty-boy face

you got from your mom… isn't that right?

Hmm. [chuckles]

Thank you.
We'll be in touch again. Goodbye.

- [man 1] Congratulations, Mr. Choi.
- [man 2] What a project.

[laughs] It is.
Thank you so much for coming.

[gasping]

- [dramatic music playing]
- [exhales]

You better watch your mouth or I'll smash
your face in, you hypocrite.

SONGJIN CITY WELCOMES CHAIL RESORT!

[melancholic piano playing]

I can't do this.

Hello?

Seo-ri? Oh my goodness, Seo-ri, hello.

Oh, come here, my sweetheart. I'm so
glad to see you. Let me look at you.

You look like you lost weight, dear.

Oh, sweetie, I'm so glad to see you!

[chuckles] If you had told me
you were coming,

I would have grilled some meat for you.

The neighborhood is so empty,
everything is closed.

So, how's business?

They're going to build some sort
of resort here, you know?

Everyone decided to sell their business
for a few bucks.

That's not important.

If they're offering money, you should
sell too. Running a restaurant is hard.

Now, why would I do that?
I'm still very healthy,

so I must keep working while I can.

If I don't work,
then I won't have a purpose anymore.

Right here… is where I'll be buried.

This is where I raised you
and where I educated you.

There's nowhere I'd feel more at ease
than right here in my restaurant.

Who cares about money anyway?

[Seo-ri] They only have
each other in this world.

So it is no wonder
they have always struggled.

Come on, eat.

[Seo-ri] Why do I feel
concerned about this?

[chuckles]

[Seo-ri] Stop being foolish.

[chuckles]

[Seo-ri] And worry about
your own survival.

I have an interview for a TV show thing.

[gasps]

They want me to talk about my hardships,
my struggles in life,

those kinds of stories.

So you're going to be on TV?
Oh, goodness.

What channel is it? Oh, I should
record it for you to see it, right?

You know, my childhood memories,
they come and go.

Why is that?

- Have you forgotten your entire childhood?
- It's not unusual to forget parts.

Once you become an adult,
it's not important.

Come to think of it, you've been talking
funny ever since the last time I saw you.

The same thing happened
to you when you had

that terrible accident
and you almost died.

I hope you're not sick again,
are you? Huh?

Accident?

[door opens]

Hey, Grandma. We're here.

[sighs] Wow, it sure smells good here.
Right, guys?

[dramatic music playing]

[Dal-su] What did Mun-do say to you
that made you want to punch him?

You have to tell me
so I can take it into consideration.

I just had
to punch him because I hate his face.

Jeez. Even if he pisses you off,

Mun-do's family,
and it's his resort project,

although he's still having issues
because that old lady won't sell.

That's it.
That's the old lady's restaurant.

I don't know why she won't sell.
Mun-do's tried everything to convince her.

SEORI'S NOODLE SHOP

So when are you going
to start pulling your own weight

and stop doing whatever you want?

It's time for you to join the fold.

[sighs] Now I'm starting to see things.

Hmm? What?

Nothing, don't worry.

[spits] Hey grandma,
this is really disgusting.

How can you run a restaurant if you don't
know how to season your food properly?

Even thugs have a code of honor.

How could you waste all that food
for no reason?

Didn't you have parents to teach you?

Seo-ri…

Oh, this must be the granddaughter who
used to be some kind of actress in Seoul.

Wow. You're a real feisty
little one, yeah?

[thug] You should talk to your grandma.

Nowadays, people are criticized
for holding up projects.

Hey!

You think money is everything,
you bastards? Huh?

Seo-ri. Don't worry about this.
I can handle it.

You should go inside.
Go inside, go on! Go!

Hey, come on, Grandma. Your granddaughter
should know what's going on here,

in case she wants to keep things real.

She has no idea what's going
on while she's trying

to make it as an actress, huh? [laughs]

You bastard!
How dare you say something like that!

- Don't you ever say that about her!
- Hey!

- [clattering]
- [grandma] I'm fine, leave me alone!

Damn! Grandma, you're pretty
strong for an old lady.

Are you rich?
Because you'll pay for assaulting me.

She'll never be good for that.
But I know what she's good for.

She's still hot. I'm sure we'll have fun.

[grunts]

Are you trying to get beaten to death?

[grunting]

[thugs yelling] Boss! Boss!

Listen carefully.

We will not leave this place
and we will not lower our heads

for any amount
of money or for your boss.

Because that would be the same
as bowing to the Japanese!

What do you mean, the Japanese?
What are you talking about?

[pop power ballad playing]

Rustic period, episode 18, the scene
where Kim Du-han takes down Jebi.

You are all a bunch of street thugs
with no honor or sense of justice.

So I will take you down,
as Kim Du-han did on the show!

Oh, Kim Du-han?
That's who you think you are?

Then I'm Goo Ma-juk, you little…

[grunting]

[all] Boss!

[thug] Boss, get up!

Okay, everyone, grab her!

[thugs grunting]

[yells]

He's got a knife!

[growls]

Cha Se-gye, what are you doing here?

Are you okay? Did any of them hurt you?

You tried to attack me
from behind, you coward!

How dare you?

[yells]

[grunts]

[breathing heavily]

Cha Se-gye, are you here because
you were concerned for me again?

No.

[chuckles]

[officer] Wait a minute.

Cha Se-gye,
did you read my handwritten letter?

- Yes. Well…
- And the dog?

Is it eating well and enjoying your place?

Well, about that, the dog's fine.

I was thinking of sending you word,
but this seems very opportune.

I have recently found a decent place
to live, so I no longer need

to impose upon you.
I can take the dog from you.

Isn't that great? Aren't you relieved?

[laughs]

We found the dog's owner.

It turns out he wasn't a stray.

You found the owner?

I had Mr. Son post on a forum.
The owner saw the photo and picked him up.

After all those nights when
I couldn't sleep because of that dog

and the hell I went through.

That's wonderful.

[gentle guitar playing]

Why?

Simply because I'm very grateful to you.

I know I said so in my letter.

However, I wanted
to tell you in person as well.

Um, this could be considered
overly forward.

I have met many people since I arrived,

yet you are the kindest
and the one I am most grateful to.

[chuckles] I am sure there is no fan
in the world like you.

A fan?

- What do you mean by fan?
- No need to be ashamed of it.

I am well aware that you have always
looked out for me as a fan. [chuckles]

Who's a fan of who? That's crazy.

I could get
in trouble if someone heard you.

[Dal-su] A fan?

- What's this I'm hearing?
- Grandfather, it's nothing.

- You should ignore it and be on your way.
- Are you really a fan of this young lady?

- No.
- And why would you be a fan of hers?

Mr. Wealthy?

How do you know my grandson, young lady?

This man is my one and only fan.

He's someone
who looks out for me. [laughs]

I have no idea why she says that.

She's a business acquaintance,
and that's all there is.

Well, that's not what she's saying.

What did you do to give her
the impression you were her fan?

It's not like that at all. I helped her
out a few times because I felt sorry

for her and she misunderstood me.

[Seo-ri] You felt sorry for me?

[gentle piano playing]

I sure taught them a good lesson.
They won't dare come here again.

But if they do,
you let me know right away.

What else are granddaughters for
if not to help out like this?

And I know this isn't much,
but here are a pair of flower shoes.

Wait…

Who are you?

[mysterious music playing]

[door opens]

[Mun-do] Is anyone home?

[door creaking]

[Se-gye] I mean, seriously?

They said they cleaned this place,
but they clearly cut corners.

[Seo-ri] That's wonderful.

Simply because I am very grateful to you.

I know I said so in my letter. However,
I wanted to tell you in person as well.

Seriously, who does she think I am?

This man is my one and only fan.

He's someone who
looks out for me. [laughs]

Why did she misunderstand me?

[gentle piano playing]

Now I feel really bad.

You felt sorry for me?

Why did she have to look at me that way?

It's driving me nuts.

The view here is nice even at night.

I understand why your grandmother
doesn't want to leave.

Why did you come here tonight?

No matter how nice the view is,

it wouldn't be right
for you to abandon her this way.

Closing down the restaurant
and having her move

to a better place
would also give you peace of mind.

[scoffs] Have you come to try
and entice me after what just happened?

No, that's not my main objective.

- I've come to encourage you.
- Encourage how?

I know there isn't anything going
on between you and Se-gye yet,

but I think you two make
a better couple than you think.

You want me
to believe you came all the way here

at this hour to tell me that?

Miss Shin, all I ask is
that you get close to Cha Se-gye.

Get to know him really well.

Or better yet, if you could manage
a future together.

If you do that,
I can promise you a bright future.

A comfortable future for both you…

and your grandmother.

[sinister music playing]

[Se-gye] So his face
is not the only thing identical.

They both act in the same twisted way.

[lady] Your Royal Highness,
I will serve your soup now.

Go ahead, taste it.

Tell me, how does it taste?

It is a nourishing soup cooked
with a wild animal I just killed

in the rear garden.

[gagging]

Your Royal Highness, please kill me!

I do not wish to kill you just yet.
You may still be of great use to me.

[Seo-ri sniffles]

I was told you are
the court lady who keeps my brother

with the damaged eye company.

You will become his paramour.

Better yet…

his most cherished…

dog would in fact be sufficient.

Oh, my goodness. Seo-ri, hello.
Oh, come here, my sweetheart.

I'm so glad to see you.

[Seo-ri] I have come to realize I have
never once been loved unconditionally.

[gentle guitar playing]

Miss Shin, get close to Cha Se-gye.

[Seo-ri] It has either been
for my usefulness as bait or for my worth.

But I have never been loved
by someone simply because I exist.

How wretched… my life has been.

This will please him.
Now I can house the dog here.

Why did I even make this stupid thing?

[grunts]

[sobs]

[sobbing]

[Se-gye] Are you crying?

[sobs, sniffles]

[sinister music playing]

[car starting]

This dump is what you got
with the signing bonus I paid you?

Why do you want to live on the roof?

This place doesn't even have an elevator,
and it's really dark.

Why did you come here?

Is it to laugh at me
for thinking you were my fan

and for making an utter fool of myself?

I'm sorry.

And for your grandma's restaurant.

I'm sorry they did that.

You shouldn't worry about it.

Then I will not.

I will take care of my own affairs now,
so no need to concern yourself.

How can I not concern myself when you keep
hanging around me like this, even now?

You're here all pathetic and stubborn,
that's why I keep looking…

- I keep--
- Do not.

Do not look at me with those eyes.

- What eyes?
- Those that look at me right now.

The ones that have pity in them.

You must not pity me in this way.

I don't know what you're talking about.

I keep misunderstanding you because of
the way you have been looking at me.

You are not my fan or my pal, but when
you look at me, I keep thinking…

that you…

That you somehow yearn for me.

- Wait, what--
- You yearn for me.

It is when a man and a woman are not
in an official relationship,

but one worries and supports the other.
That is what it means.

So stop doing it.

What if it's not a misunderstanding?

What?

I'm a black and white person.

It's either black or white,
ally or enemy, love or hate.

But with you, I can't figure it out.

You confuse me.

I will help you figure it out.

[heart beating]

[heartbeat quickening]

Nothing. Your pulse did not flutter.

So that is proof, would you not agree?

No.

I don't think that was enough.

- If you want proof, let's do it right.
- How exactly?

Like this.

[upbeat pop music playing]

[man] The fierce courtship war
will now begin.

I agree. The ball is in my court.

[Seo-ri] If I lose my resolve,
I will become weak.

In this life,
I will become a rich Buddhist nun.

[Se-gye] Is she playing hard to get?

[Dal-su] He showers her with gifts.

[Jae-han] Just say, "I surrender.
I can't live without you."

- [Dal-su] This is intense.
- [Seo-ri] Stop clinging to me.

[Tae-hee] Please don't refuse me
this time. Call me.

[Se-gye] Who are you?

[man] The question is, will he be able
to win the courtship war?

[Seo-ri] Do you truly yearn for me?